With the iPhone leading the way, Smartphones have become popular because of the multi-faceted features and functions they have. From the simple call and text phones of the past, phones nowadays, have functions and features similar to your computer â€" you can check your email, watch TV, listen to music, and much more. Moreover, they have a bigger and more powerful memory to store huge media files which you can download directly to your phone. iPhone has revolutionised how we perceive mobile internet access. Another feature which was introduced to iPhone users, and followed later by Smartphones, is the use of apps, which make it easier to organise and access your files. If you are an iPhone or Smartphone user, you might often hear and are familiar with apps. You are even well-acquainted with them through everyday use of your iPhone.
An app is a shortened term for application. If you will define it in layman’s terms, an app is simply a type of software you use on your phone. It is just like breaking multi-faceted software into smaller pieces so you can easily find and access them on your phone. Think of it as one music album divided into singles so you can just click the music easier instead of trying to sort through the layers of folders where the file is.
Apps are often categorised by subject â€" GPS, e-books, fitness, and more. If you want to download a particular app, you can see a description with screenshots to give you an overview what that app is all about. There are also top recommended apps by the staff or other users. If you are using an iPhone, you can download or buy your apps at the iTunes store. There are also a lot of free third-party applications which you can download. However, you must be careful to download only from trusted sites or a virus can damage your phone.
With a lot of companies developing new apps for the iPhone and other Smartphones every day, it will come as no surprise to find that there are hundreds or even thousands of apps you can download to your phone. Sorting through the sea of apps is like fly fishing in the Pacific Ocean â€" meaning it is not only tedious but time consuming too. To make your life easier, apps are, therefore, categorised so that you can find them faster.
- Social Network Apps â€" These include Skype, Facebook, and Skype. It allows you to chat or even video conference with friends and family using our iPhone anytime, anywhere.
- Entertainment Apps â€" These keeps you posted with the latest movies, shows, and entertainment gossips.
- Weather Apps â€" Weather apps keep you updated with daily news reports locally and nationally.
- Games Apps â€" If you like games, like the popular Angry Birds, there is a wide variety of game apps you can access on the internet.
- News Apps â€" CNN, BBC, and other news networks have their own apps which you can download for free and lets you watch or read news about what’s happening in the world.
- Sports Apps â€" If you are fond of sports, there is an app available for every sport you can imagine.
- Travel Apps â€" These are the perfect apps for those who love to travel. It features travel guides and local haunts in cities and countries anywhere in the world.
- Free Messaging and Voice Apps â€" These has become very popular among iPhone and Smartphone users because it allows them to call and message those with the same application for free.
What Are the Best iPhone Apps?
When it comes to popularity, social networking apps, like Facebook and Twitter, are the most popular. However, to single out just one category will do no justice to the other apps that are both useful and entertaining. Therefore, it is better to divide them into two groups â€" games and general categories.
Games â€" When you are talking about game apps, the first game app that will come into your mind is Rovio’s Angry Birds series. However, this phenomenon comes in second to only one other game â€" Words with Friends.
- Words with Friends â€" This is similar to the classic word game, Scrabble which is turn-based. It allows you to play several games simultaneously and chat with other players â€" makes you feel like your opponent is just across the table from you.
- Angry Birds â€" There is nothing as phenomenal as this game which has spawned two sequels â€" Angry Birds Space and Angry Birds Rio.
- Sudoku â€" Who hasn’t been addicted with this numbers game? It is a good way to kill time while waiting on the line or on a long trip. Filled with different levels of difficulty, you are left wanting for more.
- Unblock Me â€" A simple game that keeps your mind active as you try to free the red tile. With 4200 puzzles in four different levels, this game can be quite addictive.
- Hanging with Friends â€" This comes from the same company which developed Words with Friends. Think Hangman with an interesting twist.
- General Categories â€" These apps range from social networking sites to e-book readers. Aside from Facebook, here are the other iPhone apps which are popular because of the helpful and fun features they have.
- Skype â€" Who hasn’t heard of Skype? From individuals to businesses, Skype is the obvious choice for free calls and messaging.
- Evernote â€" is an organiser which helps you to remember things and set priorities so that you can maximise your time and give your best. It lets you create to do lists, take photos, or tape voice reminders. In short, it is like having your own personal assistant.
- Amazon â€" Since online shopping became popular, it became synonymous with Amazon. That is why it is no wonder when the mobile app version became one of the best and most downloaded apps.
- Kindle â€" This is a book reader which gives you access to a variety of e-books, magazines, and other written literature online.
- Instagram â€" With a variety of filtered effects, you don’t need to be a professional photographer with Instagram. You can create fun photos like a professional and share them immediately with friends via Facebook.
Apps are not only useful, but it also makes life easier and fun with its features. There are other iPhone apps that can be helpful to you. You can get them either for free or paid from your iTunes store.
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